This module covers teaching strategies and methods of curriculum differentiation to enhance the learning of gifted students in the mainstream classroom. It covers appropriate use of different, well-known enrichment models that international research has found to be effective with gifted and talented students, such as Bloom, Williams, Maker and Kaplan. It includes practical applications of pre-testing, curriculum compacting and individualised programming for teachers. It also contains templates for teachers to use in re-designing their own curriculum programmes to cover the needs of all students.
In addition, we will look at practical strategies for the establishment and monitoring of ability, achievement or interest grouping in classes, and the many forms of accelerated progression through schooling. Particular attention is paid to the effects of various strategies on students’ academic and social development.
Curriculum Differentiation for Gifted Students:Early Childhood
Curriculum Differentiation for Gifted Students:Primary
Curriculum Differentiation for Gifted Students:Secondary
In addition, we will look at practical strategies for the establishment and monitoring of ability, achievement or interest grouping in classes, and the many forms of accelerated progression through schooling. Particular attention is paid to the effects of various strategies on students’ academic and social development.
Developing Programs and Provisions for Gifted Learners:Early Childhood
Developing Programs and Provisions for Gifted Learners:Primary
Developing Programs and Provisions for Gifted Learners:Secondary
Additional Resources:
Gifted and Talented Kindergarten Project